Precept and Percept
Directions: In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describe the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
- A. Precept is a verb and it means a general rule intended to regulate behaviour. Percept is an adjective and it means an object of perception.
- B. Precept is a pronoun and it means a general rule intended to regulate behaviour. Percept is an adjective and it means an object of perception.
- C. Precept is a noun and it means a general rule intended to regulate behaviour. Percept is a noun and it means an object of perception. ✓
- D. Precept is a noun and it means an object of perception. Percept is a noun and it means a general rule intended to regulate behaviour.
Correct Answer: C. Precept is a noun and it means a general rule intended to regulate behaviour. Percept is a noun and it means an object of perception.
Explanation
Both precept and percept are nouns. A precept is a general rule guiding behaviour, whereas a percept is an object of perception.